Data regarding tourist demographics and preferences at an Australian holiday resort
The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
- Asia: 37%
- Europe: 35%
- US: 18%
- Other: 10%
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| Category | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Asia | 37 |
| Europe | 35 |
| US | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Tourists by region of origin | Asian Tourists | European Tourists | American Tourists | Tourists from other regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average length of stay | 7 days | 16 days | 14 days | 10 days |
| Most popular accommodation | 5-star hotel | Camping or Caravan | Camping or Caravan | Camping or Caravan |
| Main activity | Sightseeing | Swimming/Sunbathing | Sightseeing | Surfing |
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Band 8 sample answer
The pie chart illustrates the distribution of tourists at an Australian holiday resort by their region of origin, while the table provides details regarding their average length of stay, preferred accommodation, and primary activities.
Asian tourists represent the largest group at 37%, followed closely by Europeans at 35%. American tourists account for 18% of the total, while visitors from other regions make up the smallest proportion at 10%.
Regarding the length of stay, European tourists stay the longest, averaging 16 days, whereas Asian tourists have the shortest visits at 7 days. American tourists and those from other regions stay for 14 and 10 days respectively. Accommodation preferences also differ; Asian tourists favour 5-star hotels, while American visitors prefer 4-star hotels. Conversely, both European tourists and those from other regions opt for camping or caravan sites.
In terms of main activities, sightseeing is the primary choice for both Asian and American tourists. In contrast, European visitors prefer swimming and sunbathing, while tourists from other regions are most interested in surfing. Overall, the data highlights distinct travel patterns and preferences among the different groups of international visitors.
185 words. Every figure in the answer comes from the chart above.
How to write about mixed charts
- Write one overview sentence that links the two visuals.
- Give each visual its own detail paragraph.
- Point out where one chart explains the other.
- constitute
- to be the parts that form something
- proportion
- a part or share of a whole
- favour
- to prefer one thing over another
- conversely
- in a way that is the opposite
- primary
- the most important or main thing
- distinct
- clearly different or of a different kind
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Frequently asked questions
What should the overview say?
While Asian and European tourists constitute the largest proportions of visitors, their preferences for accommodation and activities vary significantly, as do their average lengths of stay.
How long should an IELTS Task 1 answer be?
At least 150 words; 170 to 200 is the safe range. Spend about 20 minutes on it and leave 40 for Task 2, which carries twice the marks.
How do I describe mixed charts?
Write one overview sentence that links the two visuals. Give each visual its own detail paragraph. Point out where one chart explains the other.
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